UPDATE! It's now been 7 months since we've received this tablet for my 2 yr old! I LOVE it! More importantly he loves it! He uses it literally every single day. I am super impressed its still alive! Not a single scratch! Ready to order a 2nd and pass this one on to his younger brother!
I bought this for my 2 yr old little guy. We have had it 2 months now & I'm in LOVE. Will be ordering a 2nd one here soon for my younger baby as soon as he is ready, and even thinking about one for my 10yr old son to help him get some extra help with reading. Here are my top Favorite things...
1. Very Durable, Very Strong Case! 2 Yr. Warranty just incase.
2. Screen set up allows him to play all on his own
3. Amazon Kids FreeTime/Parental Controls/Pick the age you want content for.
4. Getting so much Learning in!
5. Great for an away from home distraction. Dr. Appointments/Car Rides.
6. AGAIN Very DURABLE, Seems Unbreakable!
CON... Took me a bit to figure out how everything worked best. How it was best to use/set up. At first I was ehhh with the Amazon Kids. But I DID get it all figured out & now I'm SUPER happy with everything & couldn't live without it!
I'm taking the time out of my busy schedule to write out this review because I sure know its something I would have wanted to see before taking the plunge on this purchase before Christmas.
So for #1. Very Durable, Very Strong Case! AND 2 Yr. Warranty just incase. My 2yr old being able to own a tablet without breaking it was one of the main things I was worried about. This thing is AMAZING! If I can give it to him to have all on his own & not have to worry about him breaking it you KNOW its got to be durable! I've already seen this thing take a couple of tumbles, throws & all. It bounces when it falls so eloquently, almost like a 5 star tumble routine, lol The edges of the case just seem to be designed in the most perfect way to create this tumble routine when it hits the floor. The only thing I can't do is let him use the tablet while plugged in. He has already broken 2 chargers off in the port from trying to pull it away. The charging port on the tablet itself made it through that disaster too! The A HUGE thing for me that made me go with THIS tablet over others was the 2 yr warranty. Its so nice to know we will be able to have it replaced if there ever is a problem. It takes a huge worry off my chest. He REALLY does love having this & it would be so sad to see it not around anymore.
As for my #2 reason for loving this tablet (2. Screen set up allows him to play all on his own.) I can just hand this tablet to my 2yr old & he can navigate it perfectly. He cant get into the tablets settings, or anything other than what I choose for him to be in for that matter. This is really HUGE! This means he doesn't need me to fix something every 5 seconds that he cant navigate through himself. This all goes along with my #3 reason for loving this tablet....
#3 The Amazon Kids... Little did I realize how awesome this would be to have over other tablet Brands. Its free for awhile with the purchase of the tablet, and then only like $2 a month after. Totally worth it! I will say there was a bit of a learning curve for ME to figure out how to use it. I think maybe this had alot to do with never owning an Amazon Product with different profiles, ect. Il explain further in a second. First, I can choose his age range, exact names I don't want him to use. For example say I don't want him to see any SpongeBob. You can also require or choose time limits for things. For example I want him to only be able to read for 30 minutes before going on to playing games. Or maybe I only want him to have an hour total of tablet time for the entire day. I set it up once and it takes care of everything after that. I dont have to be the meanie & take it away! lol This is why I'm really thinking about getting one for my 10 yr old. I have a hard time getting him to read. I think this would be a fun way to help him. I can set his age range, and the amount of time he needs to read each day.
I'm running out of time writing this long review & need to get back to my responsibilities, so onto my one CON. lol It did take be a bit to figure out exactly how everything worked. For example I didn't realize I could go completely out of my Amazon kids profile into my own which basically was the interface of a regular old tablet/kindle. When you are in the kids profile your basically stuck on the Amazon Kids FreeTime interface. This is GOOD because this means your kid cant get into all the other things that would make it really complicated for them to use on their own. Its basically already set up with your OWN Amazon account that you already have. You can set up as many different profiles as you want. Kids or Adult! Within your Adult profile you have MUCH more detailed access to everything & even adding specific apps to your kids profile.
So whenever we first got this I thought it was really odd you couldn't read detailed descriptions of apps to choose for your kids. I also didn't understand why I couldn't get other apps I wanted outside the Freetime interface. Under the kids profile you set your age range & amazon kids gives your kid everything age appropriate that they would enjoy. You basically just see a picture, click it & it downloads it to your kids library without much detail. Well, under the ADULT profile you can add things as a parent that you want them to have. You can see descriptions of the apps and all. You can also go to the Amazon app store and pick apps you want to add that aren't necessarily included in the Freetime interface.
Also, when we first started using this I had myself all concerned with how on the FreeTme interface everything available in his FreeTime (that I STILL chose restrictions for) was just downloadable. I guess I was worried he would just download everything until he had no space left. All books, all videos, all everything. Well, yes he did fill up his memory but its fine! I can go back through every once in awhile & take out some things so he can get new things. A trick I also learned was if you go ahead and turn WIFI of, it ONLY shows the content already downloaded on the screen. Either way it ended up fine. After a couple weeks of using it he learned all on his own how to navigate things. Keep in mind he is only 2. It all worked out. He actually knows when he sees the Youtube arrow that those are videos he can watch. (Youtube is also under restrictions from the Freetime app & are age appropriate. You can always allow more, or less if you want under the adult profile) Also keep in mind there are the Parental Controls where if you want your child to read for so long before the games show you can do that too.
All I know is WE LOVE THIS! Even after it was a bit odd at first to figure out or get used to. I would HIGHLY recommend this tablet for young kids/babies over anything else! I hope this review helps someone out there take the plunge on this. I waited quite a few months thinking about it because I wasn't sure he was ready for something like this. I'm totally glad we got it. The educational value this has offered us has been perfect! My son knows so much at 2. His colors, his letters, his numbers. I'm giving this tablet some credit for sure! :)
Fire 7 Kids Tablet includes a Kid-Proof Case with built-in stand, 1-year of Amazon Kids+, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee.
Enjoy the 7” display, faster processor, 16 GB internal storage, and up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, video watching, and music listening.
Limit screen time, set educational goals and curfews, and manage content for up to 4 child profiles with easy-to-use parental controls.
In Amazon Kids+, kids do not have access to social media or Alexa. In-app purchases require parent approval. Parents can exit Amazon Kids using a passcode.
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Technical Details
Fire 7 Kids Tablet
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Display |
7” touchscreen, 1024 x 600 resolution at 171 ppi, SD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and advanced polarizing filter |
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Size |
8.7” x 6.3” x 1.0” (220 x 161 x 25.8 mm) |
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Weight |
16.1 ounces (456 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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CPU & RAM |
Quad-Core 1.3 GHz with 1 GB of RAM |
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Storage |
16 GB (9.4 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 512 GB of additional storage. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. App or feature updates may impact available storage. |
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Battery life |
Up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours using the micro-USB power adapter included in the box. |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Single-antenna dual-band Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. |
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4G connectivity |
N/A |
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Ports |
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) to connect to a PC/Macintosh computer, or to charge your device with the included power adapter; microSD slot for external storage |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated speaker |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer |
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Camera specs |
2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording |
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Location services |
Location-based services via Wi-Fi |
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Available colors |
Pink, Blue, Purple Kid-Proof Case |
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Additional features |
External volume controls, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content). Learn more about these accessibility features |
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Subscription |
Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ for new subscribers. Learn more about this here. |
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Warranty and service |
2-year worry-free guarantee. See more details about this coverage. Use of Fire 7 Kids tablet is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and these terms. |
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Included in the box |
Fire 7 tablet, Amazon Kid-Proof Case, USB 2.0 cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide |
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Age range |
Ages 3 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
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Generation |
9th generation - 2019 release |
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Software Security Updates |
Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Fire tablet, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Customers say
Customers find this tablet to be a good starter device that's easy for kids to use and handle, and appreciate its durability, noting it can take a beating. Moreover, they consider it well worth the price. However, the performance receives mixed feedback, with some saying it works well while others find it barely functional. Additionally, the battery life is criticized for being horrible, and customers report the device is very slow.
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7041 customers mention quality, 6306 positive, 735 negative
Great product with great content. The kindle is easy to use and the product is light but sturdy. My 1 year old daughter can easily hold the tablet....Read more
Great for kids. This is the 2nd I’ve purchased (one for each kid now). Love how everything is categorized and easily accessible with Amazon Freetime....Read more
It was a great tablet until it stopped working. It was exactly a year when it stopped turning on. Not sure what happen. Everything was working great....Read more
...checking it out and I’m amazed that people actually think this is a good product. The touch screen is awful. The choice of downloads are so babyish....Read more
5762 customers mention suitability for kids, 5642 positive, 120 negative
I think this is a great tablet for kids. The only down side I have found is that everything age appropriate for the child is available on the screen....Read more
...I'm really happy with my choice. This tablet is Perfect for kids. My toddler loves it and it easy for her to use. The screen is perfect for a child....Read more
It’s good for kids with all this educational apps BUT ITS SOLW LIKE TURTLE what make my kids want something else like my phone for example.Read more
Brought it for my 3yr old granddaughter and she loves it! It's very kid friendly she maneuvers the tablet with out help. Loves the learning games tooRead more
3421 customers mention durability, 2543 positive, 878 negative
...Case, while durable, makes it hard to charge. Even after adjusting it the screen shuts off constantly. Wouldn't recommend for children under 5 or 6.Read more
...He takes it everywhere with him. So it is very durable also. His favorite gift. Will definitely buy another one for my new grandson when he gets olderRead more
...Unfortunately the screen cracked. It’s still under guarantee but there are no instructions on the site for replacing it. Do I send it back to Amazon?...Read more
Sturdy. My son is 2 and he has thrown in multiple times. Lots of videos and games on it. My son has learned alot and sings so many songs hes learned.Read more
3275 customers mention value for money, 2585 positive, 690 negative
...caught it on sale and it was worth it for a great price. she loves it! I just wish the battery life was a little better and charged a little faster....Read more
...It’s worth the money and they learn so much and you have parental control over how long they are on there and what they watch and setting timers on...Read more
This was a great buy but I must say they are pretty slow other than that pretty great buy.Read more
...But these are truly a waste of money. They are not user friendly at all. They are very slow, you press a button and wait minutes for an app to load....Read more
2452 customers mention user-friendliness, 1852 positive, 600 negative
Great product with great content. The kindle is easy to use and the product is light but sturdy. My 1 year old daughter can easily hold the tablet....Read more
...It’s over all very easy to use and very easy to control what your kids play on and what they have access too and how much screen time they get, you...Read more
My 19 month old (yes I used months) loves it. It’s user friendly and durable. Sis threw it an the thing works fine!!! Definitely money well spent...Read more
I hated this things so much I sent it back! Not user friendly and can’t do things for free. It’s a kids tablet I’m not look to spend a bunch on apps.Read more
2189 customers mention performance, 1440 positive, 749 negative
Works great, bought it for my grandson. He hasn't used it longer than 30 minutes so can't give a description for battery yet, but sure it will be fineRead more
i've had this for almost a year and its running slow and it glitches , sometimes itll cut off and cut back on . doesnt keep much of a charge ....Read more
Great case works well Protects the Kindle fire It also has a nice stand so you can watch you don’t have to hold it and watch your cartoons or player...Read more
Works good. Has tons of kid appropriate games and videos. Only issues is that it did not come with a charger and the battery doesn’t last long.Read more
4996 customers mention battery life, 1370 positive, 3626 negative
...The neighbor who is 10 even likes it. The only thing I hate is the battery life. my daughter has thrown this thing on cemate and the case protected itRead more
BEST $100 I've spent...keeps him BUSY! But the battery life SUCKS!! And evn sometimes the screen freezes on an app, so we hv to keep back'n out of it.Read more
Everything is good I Love it. The battery life is great as well as the screen and which is the biggie for me iy survives my household. A plus for meRead more
...not easy to use this device: the memory is nonexistent, the battery life is terrible and having to navigate back and forth between the adult profile...Read more
2772 customers mention speed, 334 positive, 2438 negative
This device is very slow. The screen quality is horrible. I dropped in on the carpet and it shattered the whole screen. The battery life is horrible....Read more
It is just lags and slow and i could have gotten a 30$ walmart tablet that worked better i thought kindles were this great thing no a book wont even...Read more
...What a waste of money. They end up using the iPad because it is so slow and unresponsive. Right out of the box it was this way. Huge disappointment....Read more
We’ve had this tablet for a year now anf its the root of many fights! Super slow, non responsive, I can’t get content to download and stay downloaded...Read more
A great tablet that will grown with your child.
I bought this for my 1 yr old(I know, young) due to how she loves to watch peppa Pig and other shows on my phone. That’s fine and all but it would cause my phone to go dead quickly and I would also need to place it on airplane mode(WiFi on though) so she could watch things without dialing out or texting. This wasn’t working out for us too well b/c I would miss calls, messages and more often than not, anytime a notification popped up she would end up in that app. So we decided to get her a tablet of her own just for her shoes. She loves her tablet! We use it on car rides to keep her busy/distracted and around the house to I can finish dinner and other chores. This tablet has books and audible ones too so she can listen to stories or I can read her one. It comes with a few preselected(books) that you have to download but it doesn’t take that long at all! It also comes with amazon freetime. There are games too but she’s only one so she doesn’t care for them but I’m sure once she gets older she will be into that. I like that the screen is easy to get to once you’re signed into the kids account, you don’t have to enter a pin or anything every time the screen turns off due to being idle for too long. I also like that it tends to have a long battery life. My child is only one so she may watch a show for a bit then leave the tablet somewhere(mainly the floor) and play with toys. When she comes back some time later, the tablet isn’t dead and still have a decent enough charge for her to watch more. This tablet also charges pretty quickly too. Another thing I like about this tablet is the protective case. Since having it, she’s thrown it due to being upset and the tablet is just fine! The screen shows up really nicely and the volume/audio is great for a tablet. My main issue, (which isn’t too big of a deal) it that there isn’t a YouTube app. I can still get to YouTube, sign in and watch videos but I really wish there was an app for it so I could pre-download shows for her. I don’t want her clicking videos she thinks is of Peppa Pig or Hey Duggee when it’s not from the official pages. All in all, I’m satisfied with my purchase and think this will be a tablet that will not only last a while but grow with her. I can’t wait for her to get into the books that come with it!
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